I just went on this northwest CO elk hunt with several clients and it was fantastic. I have bowhunted elk for over 25 years and it was some of the best hunting I've experienced. The hunt was on all family-owned private land in northwest CO. We stayed in a really nice ranch house on the property but rode into the property (~13,000 acres) every day on horseback to minimize our impact on the elk. Sort of the best of two worlds - a nice lodge but a horseback hunt. Pretty cushy hunt because you can generally ride right to where the bulls are and just a little hiking. The elk population on the ranch is incredible. We were into bugling bulls every morning and evening. One night there were at least a dozen different bulls bugling including a real nice 6 point we got within 25 yards of but no shot angle. I shot a 5-point on the last day but was also chasing a 330 monster. I had 8 clients (and myself) hunt with the outfitter this year and everyone but one client got shots. I can highly recommend this outfitter and hunt. Licenses are available over the counter.
We have a 100% opportunity rate and a 85% success rate with archery equipment. Guests will see many 5x5 elk and some bigger.
My large-bodied 5-point bull on the last day
Testimonials
These clients had the following to say about the hunt:
Scott, Dale & Mitch - best time I have ever had hunting. Thanks for all your humor. Hope to see you next year and thanks to Sheila! Great food every meal! Best wishes to you all for a great season.
Keith Tibbits - TX
We had a wonderful hunt with Scott and his crew. During the four days we saw well over 100 animals. I passed on 10 legitimate shots in bow range with no obstables. I had a 5 point bull at full draw and 10 yards but he didn't take the final two steps to give me a clear shot to his vitals. I had a very large cow grazing at four yards for over 20 minutes. We logged over 20 hours of saddle time in gorgeous country and great (but warm) weather with wonderful guides. The sleeping arrangements were comfortable and there was plenty of food and drink. We hunted right up until sunset on the final night; we never stopped...I will go back there again. I'm also glad to talk to anyone who would like to ask questions as well.
Dave Winston - TX
The hunts are fully guided and are conducted out of a lodge which offers a full range of modern conveniences. Food and lodging are included.
Hunt Price and Duration - $5000 for 4 days.
Licenses are available over the counter.
If you think 4 days is too short for an elk hunt, it's not for this one. There are so many elk, you will feel like you have been on an 8-day hunt, 4 mornings and 4 evenings. Please keep in mind the high number of elk on the property and the incredibly high opportunity and success rates.
The hunt is 2x1 but 1x1 hunts are available for $500 additional. However, 1x1 hunts are usually not necessary.
A 50% nonrefundable deposit is required to book your hunt.
Rifle Colorado Private Land Elk Hunt ($3500)- over the counter licenses
Neil Marcellino scores big in 2009 on this 350+ bull
This is another excellent private land Colorado elk hunt with an incredible success rate. In 2009, there was a 100% shooting rate and a 60% success. Unfortunately, there were a lot of missed shots. The hunt is on 27,000 acres of private land (and an additional 82,000 acres of BLM land) in northwest Colorado near the town of Rifle. The area is loaded with elk - you should be into elk every morning and evening. The trophy quality on this hunt is also very good with most bulls ranging from approximately 270-340. The outfitter has been guiding the property for 28 years.
We stay at the lodge and leave out by 4 wheel drive each morning to hunt the different ranches, this is a great hunt because we can rotate properties that we hunt, moving with the game and also giving them a rest to keep the game on our properties. This hunt is fully guided with 2 hunters to 1 guide and includes meals and lodging. The lodge is modern and has all of the conveniences of home with hot showers, home cooked meals, land line phone and Directv.
Lee & Tiffany Lakosky hunt mule deer there every year and shoot monster bucks (see Mule Deer Hunts). You can also do a combined elk/mule deer hunt.
Lee Lakosky's monster buck!
Hunt Price and Duration - 5 days for $3500
A 50% nonrefundable deposit is required to book your hunt.
Southern Colorado Private Land Trophy Elk Hunts
This 26,000 acre ranch located in southern Colorado is totally private and is secluded prime elk habitat. It is the breeding ground and a sanctuary for trophy class deer and elk. We estimate several hundred resident elk with numerous more head counted during the fall.
Trophy Quality
Trophy quality on this hunt is excellent. In 2009, harvested bulls averaged a whopping 315 inches and the largest bull taken was 366. Mature bulls generally range from 300-380 inches. You should also see and hear a lot of bulls on this hunt as the bull to cow ratio is very high.
Hunting Method
Hunting will be by calling and ambushing bulls going from alfalfa fields to bedding areas. Our guides are exceptionally qualified, with 50 years of combined experience.
Food and Lodging
Our hunts are based out of a ranch lodge with a cook and all the modern facilities.
Licenses
Licenses are issued on a drawing basis but are relatively easy to draw and if you are unsuccessful in the drawing, the outfitter can get you a landowner permit for no extra charge.
Hunt Price and Duration - 5 days 1x1 Guided for $5500
A 50% nonrefundable deposit is required to book your hunt.
New Mexico Elk Hunts
Our outfitter has exclusive hunting rights on 100,000 acres of private ranches in Northern New Mexico's Unit 4 and Unit 78 in Southern Colorado. This game-rich environment is so famous for its abundance of elk that many veteran elk hunters refer to this area as "Elk Central". All New Mexico elk licenses are guaranteed by landowner permit - NO DRAW Easy access, with exclusive hunting on private land with limited hunting. No horses needed. Bow hunters have enjoyed a 69% opportunity (kill, pass, miss or wound) over the past ten seasons. Bow hunters have a 32% harvest success over the past 6 seasons. 65% repeat clients.
Treestand Hunts - 5 Full Days
Our treestand hunts are very popular with entry level bow hunters. Not only are they priced lower than any other hunts we offer,
but half the seasons they are the highest success Archery hunts. Since these hunts are strictly stand hunts, they are dependant on dry
weather. If the weather is hot and dry, then they are terrific. If it is cool and rainy, these hunts will have below average success. The
bear hunting on the treestand hunts is excellent, with 38% harvest success. 80% of the bears are of a color phase (chocolate,
cinnamon or blonde).
SEPT. 1ST-SEPT.-6TH AND SEPT. 7TH-12TH
ALL HUNTS START AT NOON ON THE FIRST DAY AND END AT NOON ON THE LAST DAY
PRICES-$2,950.00-PLUS LICENSES
Semiguided Hunts - 5 Full Days
This hunt was born of necessity, by request of our clients. A hybrid Treestand/Guided hunt. In the morning you and your guide
will chase the pre-rut bulls and in the evening you will sit a treestand.
PRICES- 1X1-$3,950.00 AND 2X1 $3,600.00
Fully Guided Hunts - 5 Full Days
PRICES-1X1-$4,950.00 AND 2X1 $4,450.00
A 50% nonrefundable deposit is required to book your hunt.
